ABSTRACT
The taxonomic study of the tribes Bertolonieae and Merianieae (Melastomataceae) in the Itatiaia National Park is presented. This conservation unit is located between Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais states, where one species of each Bertolonia, Behuria, Huberia and Meriania were found. Identification keys of all the Melastomataceae genera found within this area and for those species studied in detail are presented, accompanied by descriptions, illustrations, geographical distribution data and comments about morphological characteristics and habitat notes.
Key words:
high altitude fields; flora; Atlantic Forest; taxonomy; Conservation Unit; floristics